Dwayne Johnson Delivers a Career Best Performance in ‘The Smashing Machine’ | Review
Dwayne Johnson is nearly unrecognizable and terrific in Benny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’, but despite strong performances, the film never finds it punch.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ | Review
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest turns Leonardo DiCaprio’s paranoia and a terrifying Sean Penn into one of the best films of the year.
Casting Director Melissa Kostenbauder on Bringing Big Names to ‘The Studio’ and Advice for Actors
Melissa Kostenbauder shares how she helped shape the cast of ‘The Studio’, collaborating with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and her best advice for actors on self-tapes, slates, and headshots.
Paul Guilfoyle on ‘Any Day Now’ and Why He Loves Character-Driven Dramas
The ‘CSI’ alum reflects on his love of complex, uncertain characters and how he built an on-screen bond with Taylor Gray in ‘Any Day Now.’
Interview: Tricia Helfer on ‘Primitive War’, Career Longevity, and Making the Downtime Count
With ‘Primitive War’, Helfer embraces a genre mash-up of war, horror, and sci-fi and shares how she’s kept her career moving forward through Hollywood’s highs and lows.
Quinn VanAntwerp on “Shucked”, Touring the Country, and Playing a “Florida Man Harold Hill”
Broadway vet Quinn VanAntwerp has been with “Shucked” since its earliest days, helping shape the hit musical’s outrageous humor and surprising heart.
Voice Actors Unmasked: Comic-Con Panel Explored the Craft Behind Video Game Performances
SAG-AFTRA hosted a panel with top voice and performance capture artists from Helldivers 2, Call of Duty, Mass Effect, and more to talk training, breaking in, and what it takes to bring digital heroes to life.
Review: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson Bring Deadpan Brilliance to ‘The Naked Gun’
Neeson and Anderson play it hilariously straight in the reboot of ‘The Naked Gun’
Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, and the Cast of ‘Toxic Avenger’ Talk Genre, Goo and the Strange Profession of Acting at Comic-Con
The cast of ‘The Toxic Avenger’ took over Comic-Con with mutant mayhem, prosthetics, and their love of all things genre.
Fantastic Four: First Steps is Pure Comic Book Joy
Marvel nailed it. Fantastic Four is the movie fans have been waiting for. A fun, action-packed tribute to Marvel’s first family.
Review: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is a Perfect Start to a New DC Era
The visuals and camera angles feel like a comic book come to life and his decision to use John Williams’ iconic score was brilliant.
Mark Hamill on Memorizing Monologues, and Following (or Not Following) Your Dreams in “The Life of Chuck”
Hamill also talks about his characters love of math in the film, and why following your dreams isn’t always easy.
Review: Elio, Pixar’s Sweet Alien Adventure
Pixar’s latest film is sweet and fun and you can’t knock it’s message of friendship, accountability, and never giving up when the chips are down.
Tom Hiddleston on Embracing Life’s Small Moments and the Soul of “The Life of Chuck”
Hiddleston opens up about “The Life of Chuck”, embracing the present, and the hidden depth inside an ordinary man.
Jessica Kelly and Lisa Parasyn on Casting ‘Overcompensating’ and What Makes an Actor Stand Out
The ‘Overcompensating’ casting directors also share what they look for in actors, and their best advice for self-tapes.
Casting Directors Robert Ulrich & Jackie Davies on Finding ‘The Boys’, Self-Tape Tips, and What Makes an Actor Stand Out
The casting directors also talk about finding the right actors for the show’s wildest roles and how great writing helps them discover the perfect fit.
Interview: Robert Westenberg on Rediscovering the Spotlight and Channeling Neil Diamond in “A Beautiful Noise”
After years away from the stage, Broadway veteran Robert Westenberg returns in the national tour of “A Beautiful Noise” to play ‘Neil Diamond (Now)’, a role filled with heart and emotional depth.
Review: “Lilo & Stitch” is Exactly What My Kids Wanted
Maia Kealoha is pitch-perfect as Lilo. Her reactions to Stitch had my girls in stitches (pun intended).
Interview: Ramon Rodriguez on Crafting the Quiet Cool of Will Trent and the Joy of Playing a “Strange Cat”
Rodriguez breaks down what makes Will Trent tick, from his Southern drawl and flip phone, to his beat-up shoes
